Companion bots, artificial intelligence agents designed to engage in conversation, are increasingly available in video games and on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.

If we’re going to treat AI like a companion, we need to engage it like one: with principles, boundaries, and care. Just as we train our pets and shape our relationships, the way we interact with AI ...

Common Sense Media supports two state bills this legislative session that would ban or restrict interactions between AI companion bots and minors. The bills are among several state-level efforts by ...

The New York State budget introduces AI restrictions, requiring companion bots to detect self-harm and notify users of non-human interactions.

Daisy the robot has demonstrated the potential of multilingual robot technology in aged care to an engaged audience while her ...

Explore the evolving role of AI from simple chatbots to emotional companions, and what it means for human connection and ...